Denver is a bustling western metropolis full of history and culture. Embracing it's nickname as the Mile High City, gross sales of medical and retail marijuana have passed $2.4 billion since 2010, in Denver county alone.

Frequent questions about marijuana in Denver, CO

Where can I buy marijuana in Denver?

There are both medical and recreational dispensaries in Denver and they are governed by different rules. Only Colorado medical marijuana cardholders can purchase from medical-only dispensaries. Any adult 21+ with a valid state ID or passport can purchase recreational marijuana from a recreational dispensary. All dispensaries in Denver are required to close by 10pm.

How old do I have to be to buy marijuana in Denver?

To purchase recreational cannabis in Denver, you must be at least 21 years old with a valid state ID or passport. It is illegal in Denver, CO to give or sell recreational marijuana to a minor. If you are a medical marijuana patient, you may purchase cannabis if you are at least 18 years old, or have a legal guardian provide written consent along side your medical marijuana card. Distributing or sharing cannabis and/or cannabis products with a minor is illegal.

How much marijuana can I buy from a dispensary in Denver?

For recreational users, you are allowed to buy up to 1 ounces of cannabis flower, 8 grams of concentrates (shatter, wax, rosin, etc), or 800 milligrams of edibles per day.

Medical marijuana card holders are typically allowed to purchase up to two ounces a day of flower or concentrates, while edibles are regulated by the THC milligram content. Medical patients with extended plant counts can increase their purchase limit by 2 ounces for every 6 additional plants allowed to be grown by the patient.

Where can I legally smoke medical or recreational cannabis in Denver?

Recreational & medical marijuana is intended for private, personal use in your home, or certain locations not open or accessible by the public. Cannabis may not be consumed openly or publicly in Denver, including city/state parks, amusement parks, music venues, bars, restaurants or building common areas. Some hotels are marijuana friendly but it is still illegal to consume cannabis on a publicly visible balcony. There are marijuana-friendly tour services which provide sober transportation while passengers toke up.